The Mason Minute

Apr 14, 2025 • E5136 • 00:01:00

If you grew up as a baby boomer, anytime you see a giant ceremonial check, your mind likely drifts to the Publishers Clearing House and their prize patrol. Their contest forms have been found in our mailboxes for decades.

Apr 13, 2025 • E5135 • 00:01:00

Domino's is currently running a commercial for their new stuffed crust pizza. The premise of this ad is that people claim that Domino's Parmesan Stuffed Crust pizza is better than their old version. There's only one problem: they've never offered this ...

Apr 12, 2025 • E5134 • 00:01:00

I read something the other day that surprised me. A candy bar that's been around for over 80 years is no longer made in a full-size version. Hershey discontinued the regular full-size Krackel bar. Actually, it was first discontinued 28 years ago.

Apr 11, 2025 • E5133 • 00:01:00

For the last 20 years, you've been told that the Real ID is coming. There have been numerous delays, but the day is almost here. On May 7th, you'll need a passport or one to board an airplane. If you've been putting it off, you want to move quickly.

Apr 10, 2025 • E5132 • 00:01:00

We haven't bought any postage stamps in quite a while. I've lost track of how much they cost. Ever since the debut of the Forever Stamps, they haven't listed the price on the front. The US Postal Service is floating a trial balloon.

Apr 09, 2025 • E5131 • 00:01:00

With the new Presidential tariffs going into effect, many manufacturers warn people that prices will rise. We all know that, but now some toy companies are telling parents they should shop early for Christmas. Yes, it's still eight months away,

Apr 08, 2025 • E5130 • 00:01:00

When you're young, you don't worry about the future. You're invincible. You can get through anything. But as you get older, you worry about things out of your control. You start thinking about things like Alzheimer's and dementia.

Apr 07, 2025 • E5129 • 00:01:00

We all have pet peeves. I have more than my share. Sometimes, we have things that bother us that we don't encounter often, but when we do, we make a note and add them to our list. I came across this over the weekend.

Apr 06, 2025 • E5128 • 00:01:00

As some say, when feeling nostalgic, happiness comes from very basic and simple things. And while I understand the sentiment, that's hard to fathom in our world today. Is anything simple today? Life is much more complicated than in the good old days.

Apr 05, 2025 • E5127 • 00:01:00

Honestly, there are some things I'll never understand. Why do people leave their keys in the car? How hard is it to remove the keys? I lived in small towns when I was younger. Even back then, people locked their homes and vehicles' doors.